Description
Start Date-End Date: 05/12/2018-05/13/2018
Land Manager Office: USFS - Pikes Peak Ranger District
Land Manager Contact: Ben Hanus
Funding Partner: National Forest Foundation
Programmatic Partner: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, Rocky Mountain Field Institute, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers, Leave No Trace, Inc.
Summary: Learn best practices for trail and restoration projects in sensitive alpine environments!
Description: The high alpine environments on Colorado's mountaintops are some of the most breathtaking and well-loved landscapes in the state. Yet their unique ecology is as fragile as it is beautiful, and with an ever-growing influx of visitors - especially on Colorado's 54 "fourteeners" - these iconic places are increasingly at-risk and require special attention when it comes to caring for and preserving these natural wonders.
Trainees will receive an overview of alpine ecology, learn the importance of following Leave No Trace principles when working in these areas, practice manage work crews and risk above tree line and gain hands on experience in fundamental technical skills unique to working on alpine trails.
Experience:This training is intended for those who have prior experience in trail and ecological restoration work and leadership of volunteer or staff crews.
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Additional Information: Training times and dates are 8am-4pm, May 12-13.
Camping Available: Yes
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| 18 and older |
